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Online Degrees

The University of Northwestern Ohio offers online degree programs such as Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Associate Degrees in Applied Business, and Diplomas. These programs are designed for students who cannot regularly attend traditional classes.

Requirements: (Applies to online learning students)

  • Must obtain a proctor for testing purposes.
  • Due to the challenging nature of the learning environment, an accumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 is recommended for students interested in taking online courses. The Academic Affairs section of the catalog has more information about the rigorous nature of online learning.

To determine if online degrees are right for you, visit the Online Readiness Questionnaire at http://www.unoh.edu/academics/online-degrees/online-readiness-questionnaire.php.

Hardware and Software Requirements

The hardware required to use the Virtual College is typically included with computers manufactured after 2002. Microsoft Office is the product required by all students enrolled in online courses; having Microsoft Office 2010 or later will ensure complete compatibility between students and faculty. It is required that all students complete their assignments, papers, and tests with Microsoft Office, unless otherwise specified by the student’s instructor.

    Minimum Specifications  

Suggested Specifications
Processor  

PC - 1 GHz or higher
MAC - G4 1.25 GHz or higher

  PC - 2 GHz or higher
MAC - Intel 2 GHz or higher
Memory   1 GB RAM   2 GB RAM
Drives   CD-ROM or DVD Drive   CD-ROM or DVD Drive
Display   1024 X 768   1280 X 1024
Graphics Card   Supports the above display   Supports the above display
Operating System   Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3 or higher.
MAC - OS X (10.4) or higher		   Windows 7 Home or higher
MAC - OS X (10.6) or higher
Software   MAC:  MS Office 2008 or higher
PC:  MS Office 2007 or higher
Anti-Virus Software		  

Macintosh:  MS Office 2008
PC:  MS Office 2010 or higher
Anti-Virus Software

Audio   Audio Output with Speakers   Audio Output with Speakers
Internet Connection   56KB Modem   Broadband (Cable or DSL)
Browser Version   IE 7/Firefox 3.5 or higher   IE 8/Firefox 3.6 or higher
Plugins                   

Mac:  QuickTime 7
PC: Windows Media Player 12                 
PC: Windows Media Player 12
Pop-Up Blocking Disabled
Javascript 6.0 or higher
Adobe Acrobat Reader 10
Flash Player 10
J ava 1.6.0+

   Mac:  QuickTime 7
PC: Windows Media Player 12                 
PC: Windows Media Player 12
Pop-Up Blocking Disabled
Javascript 6.0 or higher
Adobe Acrobat Reader 10
Flash Player 10
J ava 1.6.0+


The University of Northwestern Ohio offers online degree options to give students the opportunity to earn their degrees by taking courses via the World Wide Web. Students who have a personal computer with Internet access can send and receive course materials and communicate with instructors as well as other students. Interested, qualified students should contact the University at info@unoh.edu.